San Francisco Awarded $3.4 Million in Attorneys' Fees Against a Texas Developer and its Law Firm Oct 13, 2008
The City filed a post-trial motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (known as a JNOV motion). In granting the City's motion, the judge ruled that Airis's and Duane Morris's claims and evidence were insufficient as a matter of law and threw out the verdict. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Jury Finds Extended TASER Device Application 15 Percent Responsible for Arrest Related Death of Robert C. Heston Jun 7, 2008
TASER International intends to pursue appropriate legal channels, including a motion for a new trial, judgment notwithstanding the verdict and filing an appeal in this matter,'' stated Klint. Certainly, this was a tragedy for the Heston family as well as for the officers involved. (Primezone Releases)
Pate's attorneys get more time to file for 'post-trial relief' Apr 11, 2008
Jerry Crisel of Albion, who with Matt Vaughn of Fairfield defended Pate, filed a motion April 2 to extend the time to file motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial. The state had no objection, and the motion was granted. (Carmi Times, IL)
Fresno State to appeal verdict Dec 27, 2007
Fresno State attorney Dawn Theodora said the school filed motions for a new trial, a change in venue and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, which asks the court to overturn the verdict because the prevailing party showed insufficient evidence. Fresno County Superior Court Judge Donald Black is expected to hear the motions Jan. 18. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Overturned $3M Verdict Explained in Hormone Replacement Therapy Opinion Dec 7, 2007
On May 30, after oral arguments were heard on Wyeth's motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, Jackson overturned the award. An explanation for his ruling wasn't clear until Thursday, when Jackson said in his opinion that Nelson failed to prove Wyeth's negligence was the factual cause of her developing breast cancer. (Law.com)
Cleared of Fraud, PwC Wants $10 Million Verdict Set Aside Apr 25, 2007
But, the PwC motion continued, "Bassett did not provide that testimony. For whatever reason, Bassett's counsel elected not to call him as a witness even after PwC sought directed verdict on this very ground. Nor did Bassett otherwise supply evidence of the requisite actual reliance and due diligence by Bassett. With the record devoid of evidence establishing that the trusts, through Bassett, actually and justifiably relied on any alleged misrepresentation by PwC, this court must enter judgment... (Law.com)
